The discussion around the third component of the federal plan of social and economic protection of the government will continue next week, indicated on Saturday the cabinet of the Prime Minister, Sophie Wilmès, at the end of the meeting of the “enlarged kern” to the 10 parties associated with special powers.
4 tracks were mentioned this morning:
– Lower VAT on certain products
This reduction would concern food and non-alcoholic beverages. It would drop from 21 to 6%. Alcoholic drinks would remain at 21%
– A reduction in the withholding tax
This would prevent bosses from firing staff members
– The creation of a horeca check (dedicated to bars and restaurants, which would be exempt from taxes
– Restaurant fees 100% deductible
No decision has been made on the measures. Texts are expected for Tuesday or Wednesday. A new meeting will take place next Saturday to define the “perimeter” of the plan, but it seems certain that it will be limited to ad hoc support measures. The stimulus and structural measures are being deferred to the formation of the next federal government, we learned from a good source.
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